Record ID: SOM-505DD6
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2014 T229: Acquired by Museum of Somerset A silver gilt Medieval mount in the form of the Holy Rood. The piece is a plain cross bearing the haloed figure of Christ crucified. Two standing figures flank the cross, representing Mary on Christ's left, and John the Evangelist on his right (as we view it). A scrolled panel across the top of the cross probably bore the legend INRI (Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudiorum (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews)) but this is now worn. The base of the cross and the figures of Mary and John stand on a base with a flat top and wide pyramidal…
Created on: Wednesday 9th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stockland Bristol CP', grid reference and parish protected.